Macarostola hieranthes is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from Sri Lanka.[1]
The head of this species is white, the crown yellowish-tinged, collar pale crimson. Palpi pale crimson, terminal joint of labial yellowish-white. Antennae white ochreous, basal joint yellowish-white. Thorax crimson, posterior third white, abdomen grey. Legs yellowish ringed with dark grey. Forewings crimson, markings pale yellow finally edged with blackish; a dot on costa near base.[2]
Macarostola hieranthes is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from Sri Lanka.
The head of this species is white, the crown yellowish-tinged, collar pale crimson. Palpi pale crimson, terminal joint of labial yellowish-white. Antennae white ochreous, basal joint yellowish-white. Thorax crimson, posterior third white, abdomen grey. Legs yellowish ringed with dark grey. Forewings crimson, markings pale yellow finally edged with blackish; a dot on costa near base.
